Stills coverage.
WHAT TO DELIVER
A coherent set telling the story of the occasion.
WHAT THAT INCLUDES
The venue before guests arrive Arrivals Key moments, in sequence Groups and individuals Details The atmosphere
WHAT TO AGREE BEFOREHAND
Any formal group shots required Who must appear How many images will be delivered When
WHY GROUP SHOTS SPECIFICALLY
They are the images most often wanted afterwards, and hardest to arrange late.
WHAT TO NOMINATE
Someone who knows everyone, to gather people.
WHAT LIGHTING TO EXPECT
Poor.
WHAT TO PREPARE
A flash you can bounce, and the confidence to use it A lens that performs in low light
WHY BOUNCE
Direct flash produces harsh shadows and flat faces.
WHAT TO SHOOT MORE OF
Candid moments between the scheduled ones.
WHY
They are usually the images people keep.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Closed eyes, in group shots People obscured Backgrounds with clutter
WHAT TO DELIVER PROMPTLY
A small selection quickly, then the full set.
WHY
Interest is highest immediately afterwards.
